Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has stepped down as the head coach of Major League (MLC) side San Francisco Unicorns after three years in charge. The highlight of his coaching tenure was making it to the final in 2024, and also reaching the playoffs the following season.
“Shane was the natural choice to be our first Head Coach, and he played a key role in building the Unicorns from the ground up,” said Unicorns CEO David White.
“We are eternally grateful for Shane’s dedication across his three seasons in charge, and the Unicorns wish him every success in his future endeavours.
“Shane has been an incredible leader for the Unicorns, both on and off the field,” said San Francisco Unicorns co-owner Anand Rajaraman. “As our first Head Coach, he helped establish a winning culture and helped lay the foundation for cricket’s growth in the Bay Area. We are grateful for his dedication and wish him the very best as he continues his journey in the game.
“We could not have asked for a better leader to guide the Unicorns in our formative years,” added San Francisco Unicorns co-owner Venky Harinarayan.
“Shane brought invaluable global experience, professionalism, and a true passion for developing young players. His legacy will always be part of our story, and we look forward to building on the strong platform he helped create.”
Watson also thanked the franchise for giving him the opportunity to work with world-class players.
“I’m proud of what we accomplished, and am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with world-class stars and incredible young talent in Major League Cricket, which continues to be an exciting new frontier for the sport,” he said.
